Sam Amico
Sam Amico has covered the NBA for 20 years, previously for SI.com, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Amico Hoops and the Boston Herald.
Michael Winger: All Boxes Checked in Decision to Run Wizards
Wizards president of basketball operations Michael Winger said he didn't want to let this opportunity pass him by, but indicated he didn't take the...
East Rumors: Sixers, James Harden, Wizards, Cavs
76ers
The Sixers do not want to give guard James Harden a maximum contract in free agency, per Brian Windhorst of ESPN.
Harden is expected to...
Amico: Michael Winger Must Save Wizards From Basketball Muck
New head of basketball operations Michael Winger comes to a Wizards franchise that is stuck in NBA Antarctica.
It's not a terrible place to visit,...
NBA May Add Coach’s Challenge for 2023-24 Season
The NBA competition committee is considering adding a second coach's challenge if the first challenge is successful, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.
Currently, teams...
NBA May Institute Flopping Penalty, With Trial During Summer League
The NBA is again growing tired of the acting. Or more precisely, all the flopping. So it appears the league could start penalizing players for...
Warriors GM Bob Myers Appears Set to Announce Exit
Will he or won't he? That has been the question surrounding Warriors GM/president Bob Myers over the past several weeks.
And per Marc Stein of...
Bucks to Hire Raptors Assistant Adrian Griffin as Coach
The Bucks intend to hire Raptors lead assistant Adrian Griffin as head coach, per Shams Charania, Eric Nehm and Eric Korean of The Athletic.
Griffin,...
Kyrie Irving to Take Time in Making Free Agency Decision
Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving officially will be an unrestricted free agent next month, eligible to sign with anyone.
And apparently, he is not in...
Pacers Unlikely to Keep All Five Draft Picks, Insiders Say
It's hard to know which direction Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard will go with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2023...
East Notes: Hornets, Miles Bridges, Bucks, Celtics
Hornets
The Hornets would like to bring back restricted free agent Miles Bridges for the 2023-24 season, per Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo of ESPN.
Bridges...
Lakers Notes: LeBron James, D’Angelo Russell, Rob Pelinka
Despite the retirement rumors, LeBron James is expected to return next season and fulfill his contract, a source close to the Lakers star told...
Heat Notes: Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Erik Spoelstra, ECF
The pressure is now on the Heat after losing Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals against the host Celtics.
Or is it?
It depends. The...
Celtics Notes: Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Jayson Tatum
When you are the Celtics, it so often comes down to the 3-pointer.
These Celtics did it again in their 110-97 home win over the...
East Rumors: Nets, Mikal Bridges, Knicks, Wizards
Nets
Despite some internet rumors, the Nets aren't looking to trade forward Mikal Bridges, per multiple reports. Instead, they seem to be determined to build...
